Chapter 171:
Under different circumstances, Ashley would have preferred avoiding causing Freya harm. Desperation, however, had eliminated all other options.
“Freya, I apologize for today’s actions,” Ashley suddenly offered. “But please understand, I must still place blame on you.”
“I never fully grasped the meaning of hypocrisy until this moment,” Freya remarked lightly, delivering a scathing critique without resorting to vulgarity. “You embody the definition perfectly.”
Ashley’s complexion flushed crimson with indignation. “Repeat that!”
“This term seems specifically created to describe you,” Freya articulated deliberately. “Never have I encountered someone who so thoroughly exemplifies hypocrisy, opportunism, and self-righteousness.”
“Freya!” Ashley exploded with fury.
Freya disregarded her outburst, anticipating Liam’s arrival.
Anyone experiencing a similar incident would have immediately contacted authorities and preserved evidence to prevent fraudulent claims from succeeding.
Liam entered approximately ten minutes later.
He offered no introduction, instead delivering several admonishments to Ashley. His character prevented him from tempering his response merely because she occupied a hospital bed.
Ashley had recklessly rushed toward his vehicle. Had he not applied his brakes swiftly while already traveling at reduced speed, she would have lost her life that day.
“What gives you the right?” Ashley bristled at his reproach, her temper flaring uncontrollably. “You struck me with your vehicle!”
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“If you’re determined to self-destruct, no one can stop you,” Liam responded, maintaining his characteristic nonchalance as he settled into a chair with crossed legs. “Should you attempt to falsely accuse me again, I will not hesitate to end your life.”
Freya could only stare in stunned silence. Impressive indeed.
“If you kill me, you’ll rot in prison for it!” Ashley warned, her voice filled with a mix of fear and defiance. She had initially hoped to provoke Freya into striking her, but after carefully observing the situation, she realized Freya hadn’t even driven since moving out.
Liam looked at her, his expression a blend of disbelief and amusement. How could Kristian ever fall for someone like this?
Though he had heard Kristian mention dating someone, Ashley had never been formally introduced to the family. This left him curious about the person who had seemingly captured Kristian’s heart. Now, seeing her in person, he was relieved that he hadn’t made an earlier effort to get to know her. Her stupidity was unbearable.
“You were the one practically throwing yourself in front of my car. As long as I follow the traffic laws, even if you were run over, the fault would mainly be yours,” Liam retorted calmly yet sharply, his words cutting through the tension.
“Even if I was at fault, it’d barely be 10%. That’s nothing I can’t handle,” he added.
Freya, listening silently, pressed her lips together, finding Liam’s logic unexpectedly reasonable.
Ashley, on the other hand, clenched her fist in frustration. This man was just as infuriating as Freya!
“Do you have any idea who I am?” Ashley began, her voice tinged with disdain and anger as she glared at Liam.
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